Support NLAM   Find NLAM on Facebook  

Chaturmukh Ras (Method 1)

PREPARATION

Shudh (purified) Parad 4 Tola and Shudh Gandhak 4 Tola are blended together to form Kajjali. Loh Bhasm 4 Tola, Abrakh Bhasma 1 Tola and Swarn Bhasma 1 Tola are added to the Kajjali. The Kajjali mixture is given Bhavana (treatment) of Kumari Swaras for 7 days till a uniform blend is achieved. The mixture is further given 1 Bhavana each with following Bhavana-Dravya(Items used for treating the formulation); Kwaath prepared from Shunthi, Kwaath prepared from Haritaki, Punarnava Swaras, Kwaath prepared from Kapikachu Beej (Beej == Seed), Kwaath prepared from Lavang, Kwaath prepared from Chitrak and finally Kwaath prepared from Padmakashta. This formulation is called Chaturmukh Ras. Chaturmukh Ras is then rolled into a ball and stored in a Dhanyaraashi (Dhanyaraashi == A vessel or sack stored with grains like rice, wheat etc.).

Chaturmukh Ras (Method 1) - Ingredient Details

NOTE

  • Kajjali prepared in the above formulation must adhere or comply with the Kajjali preparation description and standards as mentioned in various Ayurveda treatise.(see glossary)

  • It is mentioned in the treatise Yog-Ratnakar that the above formulation was first mentioned by Lord Brahma, the creator of universe and hence the formulation is named Chaturmukh which means "Four Heads" resembling the four heads of Lord Brahma.

  • Abrakh Bhasma Shat(100)-puti must be used in preparation of Chaturmukh Ras.

  • 1 Tola approx. 11gm